A team of five intrepid students from Fischer Renaissance participated in a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier tournament at Santa Clara High School November 11, 2018 as part of a Citizen School Apprenticeship. Lead by by a team of mentors, and Americorps members James Wesselman (myself) and Jamila Mentuhotep (Citizen Schools Teaching Fellows), the team finished the fun filled day ranking 6th in the robot game outperforming experienced better funded teams.

Watching this year’s presidential election unfold has been interesting to say the least – even for the most seasoned voters. This semester students at the Browne Middle School in Chelsea have been watching this election more carefully than most kids their age.